Install the USB Board

Installing the USB board is a cold-service operation. You must power off the server before installing the USB board.

1. Consider your first step.
   • If you are replacing the USB board, remove the faulty or obsolete USB board first, then return to this procedure, Step 4.

     See Remove the USB Board.

   • If you are installing the USB board as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, go to Step 4.
2. Connect the cable to the motherboard and the USB board.
   
3. Review this information and complete these prerequisites in this order.

   See:

   • Install the PSU Duct

   • Install the Air Duct

   • Secure the Drive Cage

   • Install the Filter

4. Position the USB board to the location where it installs into the chassis.

   The USB connectors are forward and upward.

5. Lower the USB board to the chassis, and slide the board forward over the alignment pin.
   
6. Compress the EMI shielding while you install and tighten the two screws.
   
7. Consider your next step.
   • If you installed the USB board as part of a replacement operation, go to Step 8.
   • If you installed the USB board as part of another component's removal or installation procedure, return to that procedure.

     See Component Service Task Reference.

8. Finish the installation procedure.

   See Returning a Server to Operation.

Related Information

• Remove the USB Board

• Preparing for Service

• Returning a Server to Operation